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Meaning of rebate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rebate

Pronunciation:/ɹəˈbeɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A deduction from an amount that is paid; an abatement.

  2. The return of part of an amount already paid.

  3. The edge of a roll of film, from which no image can be developed.

  4. A rectangular groove made to hold two pieces (of wood etc) together; a rabbet.

verb

Definitions

  1. To deduct or return an amount from a bill or payment

  2. To diminish or lessen something

  3. To beat to obtuseness; to deprive of keenness; to blunt; to turn back the point of, as a lance used for exercise.

  4. To cut a rebate (or rabbet) in something